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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Davenport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Davenport University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 4,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $22,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $22,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $11,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $19,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $16,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | 3,869 | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | 3,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $276 |
Diversity |
USD | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
USD | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
USD | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 4,848 students)
USD vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Davenport University?
- University of San Diego is 150% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $22,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at USD than Davenport University ($55,690.00 vs. $22,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than USD ($19,799 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 59.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,366 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 133.4% larger than aid received Davenport University ($37,444 vs. $16,041)
USD vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than USD (46.7%)
USD vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Davenport University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Davenport University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Davenport University (75% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $36,500 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $33,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,846 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,750)
- USD graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($236 vs. $276)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/